P/T DENTAL ASSISTANT

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Baldwin Township (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

GEO Corrections & Detentions is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our healthcare team in Michigan. You will support clinicians by sterilizing tools, preparing the dental operatory, and assisting during procedures, including taking x-rays and developing films.

The role emphasizes maintaining a clean, OSHA-compliant clinic, scheduling patient appointments, and keeping dental charts up to date. Experience is preferred, and a dental assistant certification or license is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Graduate from accredited dental assistant program with current license where applicable.
• Minimum 1 year dental assistant experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Sterilize and lay out dental tools before procedures.
• Assist chair-side during procedures and pass instruments.
• Take intra-oral and extra-oral x‑rays.
• Develop and mount x-ray films.
• Maintain cleanliness and OSHA compliance in the clinic.
• Perform dental screenings and schedule patient appointments.
• Maintain dental charts and records.
• Prepare patient schedules for escort officer.
• Maintain compliance with accreditation standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Dental Assistant

Sterilization

X-ray Imaging

Patient Scheduling

Education

Dental Assistant Certification

State License (where applicable)

High School Diploma

Tools

X-ray Equipment

Dental Instruments

Job description

Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits Information

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Overview

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state‑of‑the‑art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence‑based rehabilitation to the post‑release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost‑effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work for GEO

• We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
• Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Responsibilities

Help us bring the highest quality of healthcare to every patient by:

• Sterilizing and laying out dental tools and instruments before scheduled procedures.
• Assisting with chair‑side procedures such as keeping the operating field clear, passing instruments, suctioning, mixing materials, etc.
• Assisting in taking intra‑oral and extra‑oral x‑rays.
• Developing and mounting x‑ray films.
• Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of dental clinic according to OSHA standards.
• Performing dental screenings and scheduling appointments.
• Maintaining dental charts and recording findings.
• Preparing patient's schedule for escort officer.
• Maintains compliance with company policies for accreditation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least twenty‑one (21) years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• Graduate from an accredited dental assistant program and current license or certification (where applicable) to practice in the state in which the facility is located is preferred. Maintains a current copy of license on file at the facility at all times.
• A minimum of one (1) year experience as a Dental Assistant preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Lift or carry up to 20 lbs.; walk, bend, stoop, drive automatic equipment vehicles (61‑100% of the time).
• Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 40 lbs.; stand, and climb (31‑60% of the time).